Senior Network Developer 3 (IC3) – Network Region Build (NRB)
About the role
Designs and develops advanced network systems for large-scale enterprise, data center, or cloud-based environments, providing expertise in solution design and validation, and collaborating with vendors and internal groups for thorough validation.
Develops moderately complex modules within automation frameworks for testing and operations, optimizing network tasks and proactively monitoring network health with advanced scripts.
Builds and customizes systems to monitor network health, provides feedback to enhance anomaly detection, guides incident response and root cause investigations, and improves tools for frontline support teams.
Responsibilities
- Lead network build and expansion projects for new OCI Regions and AI infrastructure.
- Deploy, operate, and support large-scale spine-leaf data center fabrics, backbone, edge, and metro networks.
- Execute complex network changes while continuously improving operational procedures and deployment standards.
- Develop new Methods of Procedure (MOPs), runbooks, and operational best practices.
- Partner with Program Managers and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver network projects on schedule.
- Participate in network architecture reviews and influence future infrastructure designs.
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across projects.
- Participate in on-call and operational rotations supporting critical production infrastructure.
- Lead troubleshooting and serve as an escalation point during high-priority network events.
- Perform root cause analysis and implement long-term corrective actions.
- Develop automation using Python and modern engineering practices to improve operational efficiency and reduce manual effort.
- Leverage AI-assisted development tools to accelerate scripting, automation, troubleshooting, documentation, and operational workflows while applying sound engineering judgment and validating all outputs.
- Collaborate with Network Automation teams to integrate new tooling and automation capabilities.
- Partner with network vendors to resolve software defects, qualify new firmware releases, and validate new hardware platforms.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Experience working in hyperscale cloud, ISP, or large enterprise networking environments.
- Strong understanding of modern data center networking architectures.
- Experience with routing and switching protocols including BGP, OSPF, IS-IS, MPLS, IPv4, IPv6, TCP/IP, DNS, and DHCP.
- Hands-on experience with commodity Ethernet platforms, including Broadcom and NVIDIA/Mellanox-based hardware.
- Experience with Internet peering, backbone networking, and large-scale network operations.
- Proficiency with Python or another programming language used for network automation.
- Experience with network automation frameworks and APIs.
- Familiarity with YANG, OpenConfig, NETCONF, gNMI, and model-driven networking.
- Experience with telemetry, observability, network monitoring, and performance analysis.
- Knowledge of network security principles and high-availability architectures.
- Excellent troubleshooting, communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
- Experience using AI-assisted engineering tools to improve software development, automation, documentation, and operational efficiency.
Skills
- Building and operating hyperscale cloud networks.
- AI or GPU cluster networking.
- Data center commissioning and infrastructure deployment.
- Fiber acceptance testing, OTDR, and structured cabling validation.
- Network migrations and large-scale infrastructure deployments.
- Vendor engagement, hardware qualification, and software validation.
- Automation-first operational mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion.
- Short term disability and long term disability.
- Life insurance and AD&D.
- Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child).
- Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits.
- 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match.
- Paid time off: Flexible Vacation.
- Accrued Vacation.
- 11 paid holidays.
- Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire.
- Paid parental leave.
- Adoption assistance.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
- Financial planning and group legal.
- Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance.
Pay
Hiring Range in USD from: $91,400 - $187,000 per year. May be eligible for bonus and equity.
Schedule
Flexible work arrangements, including vacation and paid time off.